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Heating Oil costs more than double as Middle East conflict hits rural Derbyshire households

Rural Action Derbyshire is warning that the fastmoving crisis in the Middle East is now pushing domestic heating oil prices to extreme levels. Disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic has fallen by more than 80 percent following military escalation and attacks on tankers, is severely affecting global supply routes and contributing to sharp price increases. Many rural households in Derbyshire who rely on heating oil have seen the cost of 500 litres rise from around £300 […]

9 March 2026 18

Mayor Claire Ward on board one of the region's buses (Credit: Onclusive News)

Derbyshire

Mayor’s £470m investment in transport to ‘revolutionise’ travel across the East Midlands

More than £470 million is to be invested in transport across the East Midlands in a “once-in-a-generation” package to deliver better buses, road repairs and safer cycle routes. The investment - the largest funding settlement ever secured for the region - is set to transform travel, improve connectivity and enhance the quality of life for residents across the East Midlands. The funding aims to modernise the region’s transport network, support economic growth, and improve environmental sustainability, delivering lasting improvements across […]

9 March 2026 21

Derby

Derbyshire Police issue statement over social media trend calling for violence in schools

Officials within Derbyshire Constabulary have issued a statement after social media posts were brought to their attention, linked to a national trend, locally, referencing schools in Derby and encouraging violence between students. Officers have been working closely with the schools that have been mentioned, with proactive patrols having been deployed during the end of the first week in March 2026, and with continual monitoring over the weekend to identify and deal with any potential issues. There is no information to […]

8 March 2026 20

Derby

Six new on-call firefighters for Derbyshire and two new industrial firefighters for Rolls-Royce

On Sunday 8th March, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) celebrated the achievements of six new on-call firefighters at a pass out ceremony attended by their family and friends. The Service also recognised two newly competent industrial firefighters from Rolls-Royce, who trained alongside its on-call recruits as part of a joint training programme, announced earlier this year. Derbyshire’s Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive (CFO/CE) Michael Sharman hosted the event which marked the successful completion of several weeks of intense training for […]

8 March 2026 26

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Borough Wide

Serious accident involving three vehicles closes major borough road

A major A-road in Erewash has been closed for several hours after a road accident described by officials as 'serious' which involved three vehicles. The incident on Saturday 7th March, was first reported to emergency services at around 11:40am, leading to the road closure between Arbour Hill and the turn for Ockbrook, which led to queuing traffic. TrentBarton released a statement on line stating that bus services were being diverted, with delays, due to the incident near Flourish Farm, which […]

7 March 2026 122 2

Derbyshire

31 e-scooters seized during February 2026

A further 31 illegally used e-scooters have been seized by Police officers across the county. More than 700 e-scooters have been removed from the streets since Derbyshire Police began their ‘seize first’ approach in November 2024. Officers and PCSOs now seize on the first offence of riding e-scooters illegally, such as on public roads and pavements. Inspector Lee Welsby, who leads the Derbyshire Constabulary Roads Policing Unit said: “We will continue to be proactive in addressing this issue, which we […]

7 March 2026 16

Ilkeston

Police seize illegal cigarettes, tobacco and a vehicle used in crime

Police Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Team seized over £4,000 worth of illegal cigarettes and tobacco and a vehicle that was used in crime. Action was taken after suspicious behaviour was noted in the area of Club Row car park and Bath Street. PC Stephenson said: "It is important to raise awareness of the real dangers of illegal tobacco. It causes four times as many deaths as illegal drugs. "Illegal tobacco is dangerous because it is completely unregulated, often […]

6 March 2026 20

Derbyshire

Proposals to increase finding to independent care providers (12th March)

Independent care homes and home care agencies caring for people at home could see an increase in funding if proposals are agreed by Derbyshire County Council. On Thursday 12th March, the council’s Cabinet will be asked to agree to increase the fees it pays to cover the costs of people under its care living in independent sector care and nursing homes and specialist care homes by 3.8%. Fees paid to independent sector care services are reviewed annually and regular meetings […]

4 March 2026 9

Derby

Jewish community living in daily fear

By Nigel Slater, Local Democracy Reporting Service AJewish community leader says he and other Jews live in constant fear across Derbyshire, with many revealing they feel “unsafe”. Harry Sassoon, co-cordinator of the Derbyshire Jewish Community group, said it is “tough” living as a Jew in the county and he has to make everyday decisions about his appearance and whereabouts. The 32-year-old claims he was once physically assaulted over his religion in a “minor” incident last year and also quit his […]

4 March 2026 10

Derbyshire

Heating Oil costs more than double as Middle East conflict hits rural Derbyshire households

Mayor’s £470m investment in transport to ‘revolutionise’ travel across the East Midlands

Derbyshire Police issue statement over social media trend calling for violence in schools

Six new on-call firefighters for Derbyshire and two new industrial firefighters for Rolls-Royce

Serious accident involving three vehicles closes major borough road

31 e-scooters seized during February 2026

Police seize illegal cigarettes, tobacco and a vehicle used in crime

Proposals to increase finding to independent care providers (12th March)

Jewish community living in daily fear

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